Storytime Today we will read Plant a Kiss by Amy Rosenthal. Little Miss planted a kiss ... One small act of love blooms into something bigger and more dazzling than Little Miss could have ever imagined in this epic journey about life, kindness and giving. (added from Barnes & Noble)… (more)

"A long time ago, when the earth was green, there were more kinds of animals than you've ever seen," like UNICORNS! (or so claimed Mr. Shel Silverstein.) Today we will be reading Uni the Unicorn and other tales of fantastical creatures, so join us this morning at 10:30.

Storytime It's always fun to meet new books. It's like making a new friend -- there's always the possibility it will become a special friend! Join us as we welcome the newest crop! (added from Barnes & Noble)

Storytime Spoon has always been a happy utensil. But lately he's felt jealous of Fork, Knife and Chopsticks. Are they really better? Amy Krouse Rosenthal has created a gentle reminder about what makes each of us special. Crafts and Cafe snacks too. (added from Barnes & Noble)… (more)

Storytime Spoon has always been a happy utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a Spoon just isn't cutting it. Do Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it better than him? Spoon serves as a gentle reminder to celebrate what makes us each special. (added from Barnes & Noble)

Mar

21

Be a Star of Storytime: 10 Elements of Beloved Pictures Books with Scott Magoon

Join Porter Square Books and the Parent-Child Home Program for a presentation by childrens book author and illustrator Scott Magoon. Scott will present ten common characteristics of excellent picture books, showing examples of each. This presentation will be useful to parents and educators looking to select quality picture books for their children and students.

The Parent-Child Home Program helps families challenged by poverty, limited education, language and literacy barriers, and other obstacles to school success prepare their children to enter school ready to be in the classroom.